2 CORINTHIANS 8:23 — KING JAMES VERSION 0
“Whether any do enquire of Titus, he is my partner and fellowhelper concerning you: or our brethren be enquired of, they are the messengers of the churches, and the glory of Christ.”
As for Titus, he is my partner and co-worker among you; as for the other brothers, they are representatives of the churches and an honor to Christ — the delegation is multivalent: Titus is Paul's *koinōnos*, partner in *ergon*, work; the brothers are *apostoloi ekklēsiōn*, representatives of *all the churches*, their gift embodying the whole church's communion. Each mediates between Paul and the local church, between the local church and Jerusalem.
Church Fathers on 2 Corinthians 8:23
“Whether any inquire about Titus; he is my partner and my fellow-worker to youward.” What is, “Whether about Titus?” 'If,' says he, 'it be necessary to say anything, this I have to say,' “that he is my partner and fellow-worker to youward.” For he either means this; or, 'if you will do anything for Titus, you will do it unto no ordinary person, for he is “my partner.”' And while appearing to be praising him, he magnifies them, showing them to be so disposed towards himself…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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